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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,803.31, 808,204.98 and 239,213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,803.31, 808,204.98 and 239,213.47 is: 358,820.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,803.31 : 808,204.98 = 239,213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,803.31/808,204.98 = 239,213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,803.31x = 808,204.98 × 239,213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,803.31x = 193,333,517,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,333,517,737.08/538,803.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,820.21

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